Campion Allante 535 Review and Specs [Video]

The Allante 535 was released as the larger sibling of the 485 and 505 Allante runabouts. The Canadian manufacturer offered this high-quality 18-foot dayboat with both sterndrive and outboard versions, which could be opted with either an open or closed bow architecture.

In this post, we’ll review this well-built family boat and its key factory specifications.

Campion Allante 535 Review

The Canadian Campion manufactures a lot of great fiberglass motorboats, and the Allante 535 was just one of them.

Marketed from the mid-‘90s through the late 2010s, this model was rated for 7 people and came with both outboard and sterndrive engines.

Both of them could be opted with either a bowrider or closed forward-deck architecture.

These models were often referred to as the Allante 535 BR and Allante 535 CD, respectively.

We also have to mention the Forster variant, which was specifically designed for fishing adventures.

As a rule of thumb, all of these shared the same modified-V fiberglass monohull featuring a 17-foot 8- inch centerline.

Often referred to as the Allante 535 OB, the outboard model was only 17 feet 10 inches long, while the sterndrive variant was almost 2 feet longer due to the extended swim platform.

Depending on the year and the model, the dry weight of the Allante 535s averaged between 1,800 and 2,400 pounds.

The cockpit was available with many traditional seating layouts.

Depending on the model and the year, the two swivel bucket seats could be matched with either an aft bench seat, a U-shaped lounger, or two aft jump seats for more free deck space.

Available only in certain model years, the Forster variant was designed to be a fish and ski variant.

It housed a casting platform in the bow with a pedestal seat, and the cushioned aft bench seat was also replaced with two molded seats.

Other fishing accessories like a bow trolling motor, a livewell, and rod holders also came standard on the Forster.

Engines and Performance

Most Campion Allante runabouts were offered with both outboard and sterndrive power sources, and the 535 was no exception.

Chastened as 535i, the sterndrive variant was offered with MerCruiser and Volvo engines up to 225hp.

The most common packages included the 3.0L and 4.0L MerCruiser and 3.0 GS and 4.3 GL Volvo engines.

Over the years, the outboard-powered 535 was offered with Yamaha, Suzuki, Evinrude, and a wide variety of Mercury motors.

Fitted with a 2-stroke 150hp Evinrude E-TEC, the Allante 535 topped out in the mid-50s and cruised in the mid-20s.

Specifications

The factory specifications of the Campion Allante 535 Closed Deck and 535i BR were as follows (2010 model year):

Campion Allante 535i BR Specs (2010)

Length Max	19’ 8”
Centerline	17’ 8”
Beam	7’ 8”
Height	4’ 3”
Deadrise	16° (Apex)
Draft Down	34”
Draft Up	17”
Weight	2,400 lb.
Max HP	135hp
Fuel	24.3 gal.
Max persons	7
Engine Packages (MerCruiser)	3.0L, 4.3L
Engine Packages (Volvo)	3.0 GS, 4.3 GL

Campion Allante 535 CD Specs (2010)

Length Max	17’ 10”
Centerline	17’ 8”
Beam	7’ 8”
Height	4’ 8”
Deadrise	16° (Apex)
Draft Down	32”
Draft Up	15”
Weight	1,800 lb.
Max HP	150hp
Fuel	24.3 gal.
Max persons	7
Engine Packages (Outboard)	Mercury standard, Mercury Verado, Mercury OptiMax, Yamaha, Suzuki, Evinrude

Disclaimer: Specifications are provided for informational purposes only. For further information, please refer to the operator’s manual.

Takeaways

Marketed for more than two decades until the late 2010s, the Campion Allante 535 was a high-quality 18-foot runabout.

Over her long lifespan, the manufacturer offered this model in many different versions, the most significant of which were the following:

Model	535i	535i CD	535 OB	535 OB CD	535 Forster
Engine	Sterndrive	Sterndrive	Outboard	Outboard	Outboard
Deck Design	Bowrider	Closed Deck	Bowrider	Closed Deck	Fish and Ski

Each shared the same platform but came with different top deck layouts.

Like any other Allante motorboat, the 535 was also designed with high-quality features and finishes.

Due to their reliability, they are still in demand on the used market.

Depending on their age and features, their asking prices vary greatly.

If you are considering buying one, be prepared to pay around $10,000 for a pre-2000 model, while the prices of newer ones go up to $25,000.

Even though she was exclusively marketed with sterndrive engines, the more advanced Allante 545 is also worth considering.